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Feb 06 2026BUSINESS

Toyota Faces Profit Hit and Leadership Shake‑Up

Toyota announced that its quarterly earnings fell 43 percent, a sharp drop that reflects the pressure from higher material costs and U. S. tariffs on imported parts. The company also revealed that its long‑time finance chief, Kenta Kon, will step into the CEO and president roles in April. Kon

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Feb 06 2026POLITICS

Tunnel Work Stopped While Funding Fight Heats Up

The new Hudson River tunnel plan, worth about $16 billion, will pause at 5 p. m. ET on Friday because federal money has stayed frozen for four months, the Gateway Development Commission said. The project aims to fix an old rail tunnel built in 1910 that was badly damaged by Hurricane Sandy, and t

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Feb 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

Large Android Tablet Lets Me Turn My Kitchen Into a Smart Hub

The KTC 25‑inch portable monitor is a big, sturdy Android screen that can fit in the kitchen, office or kids’ room. It isn’t a high‑performance tablet, but its size and build quality make it useful for many everyday tasks. After unboxing I found the battery empty, so I plugged it in until it reac

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Feb 06 2026HEALTH

Work vs Play: How Different Exercise Affects Mood and Memory

Physical activity can help people feel happier and think sharper, but not all exercise is the same. Researchers noticed that most studies lump together work‑related and leisure‑time workouts, even though the two might influence depression and brain health differently. In a recent study focused on a

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Feb 06 2026HEALTH

APPs Take the Spotlight in Digestive Care

Advanced practice providers, or APPs, are stepping into key roles in gastroenterology, reshaping how patients receive care. Their growing presence means doctors have more support for routine procedures and patient follow‑ups, allowing specialists to focus on complex cases. The recent celebration

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Feb 06 2026CRYPTO

Bithumb Mix‑Up Sends Bitcoin Surge

Bithumb made a big mistake by giving users 2, 000 BTC each instead of a small cash reward. The plan was to drop 2, 000 won (about $1. 37), but the system sent 2, 000 bitcoins instead. With Bitcoin near $71k at that time, the error added more than $95B in user balances. The glitch happened during a

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Feb 06 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Directors Announced for Peacock Drama Superfakes

Peacock has greenlit a fresh crime drama that will be called Superfakes, and the network has just revealed who will steer its creative vision. The series was signed onto NBCU in January 2025, and now it is clear that Jim McKay, Karena Evans and Andrij Parekh will all take turns behind the camera.

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Feb 06 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Fresh Joker Twist in Batman 2

Barry Keoghan will appear as the Joker in The Batman 2, bringing a brand‑new take to the villain that has appeared only briefly before. The last film’s ending gave a quick glimpse of him, but now we know he will return for more than a cameo and may even break long‑standing on‑screen patterns. In

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Jan 29 2026HEALTH

Health Care Costs: The Biggest Worry for Americans

People in the United States are really worried about health care costs. It's not just groceries or rent that's causing stress, but the price of staying healthy. A recent poll shows that this worry is so big, it might even change how people vote in the next election. The poll found that about three-

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Jan 29 2026HEALTH

A Glimpse into America's Health: Good News and Challenges Ahead

America's health story is a mix of good news and tough challenges. In 2024, the average American's life expectancy hit a record high of 79 years. This is a big deal because it's a 0. 6-year jump from the previous year. The main reason? A drop in drug overdose deaths. This is a win for public health

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